Author: berryrichlife

Apparently January 26th holds quite a few “big memories” in my life. Six years ago today. This photograph, our last “happy picture” together quickly taken by our son (literally on our way out the door), is etched in my mind. Other than God, who could’ve known that none of our lives would be the same… Continue reading Jan 26th Memories

It’s a Tuesday morning. A random kind of morning, nothing particularly notable. A typical, cold winter morning. A Tuesday morning, not even a full 48 hours from when the Church last came together in worship and hearing God’s Word. And yet, because of this life’s challenges (work, pain, stress, illness, etc), it feels like Sunday… Continue reading A Random Tuesday

We take so much for granted. We think we’ll have ample opportunity to show someone how much they mean, so we wait. We believe there will come a time when forgiveness will be easier, so we put it off. We count on having second chances (and third, and fourth) to use our time more wisely,… Continue reading Taken for Granted

Good Tuesday Morning to you, Friend. Today, I thought we should learn more about one another so we may pray for each other. With that in mind… What are you hoping for? What is something you’re asking God to show you? Perhaps a dream of yours, something you are hoping to succeed at? Share here… Continue reading How about you?

What I’d give for a bit of beautiful, white snow here today, Lord. While physical pain holds me inside this morning, the childlike wonder felt in simply watching snow fall soothes my soul. I believe the peace it brings has something to do with the analogy of Christ washing us clean, making us white as… Continue reading Snowy prayers

In preparation for New Community Church’s five16 event this afternoon serving over 300 households in our city, I wanted to share the scripture motivating us to serve our neighbors with love. It’s my sincere hope you will lean into the Bible, My Friend. Even if you don’t have a personal relationship with Jesus yet, especially… Continue reading Dear Friend

Blessed first morning of December, Dear Friend. As the month begins, I’ll be doing two simple things daily leading up to the celebration of our Savior’s birth. I’d love to have you join me! Beginning today, I am reading one chapter per day from the book of Luke, culminating on Christmas Eve. It is my… Continue reading An Invitation to You